Wellsville, NY - John M. Barner of South Main Street; a loving husband and father passed from this life to his long life desire of God's presence on Monday, November 8, 2010. He was born on July 16, 1960 in Ithaca to Richard and Jane Grisamore Barner. On June 30, 1979 John married Suzanne Quant who survives him.
John graduated from Union Springs Central School and was a mason for Casler Masonry in Auburn. He was a member of the Riverside Assembly of God Church where he was serving as an Elder, the Youth Pastor and Drama Team Director. John was also involved with Speed the Light Ministry and was currently finishing the Berean Bible Course to become a pastor. John had the heart of a servant and it was his desire that the whole earth know Jesus as their savior.
Surviving besides his wife: His beloved mother, Jane Barner of Union Springs; a son Zachary Barner and a daughter Emily Barner both of Wellsville; 2 brothers, Bryon Barner of Sweetwater, TN. and Eric (Karen) Barner of Weedsport; 2 sisters, Gretchen (Daniel) Weir and Natasha (Harold) Dymock both of Union Springs; His mother in law, Catherine Quant; brothers in law, James (Linda) Quant and Thomas (Angela) Quant; sisters in law, Bonnie (Jack) Schettine, Kathy Brownell an Marilyn Quant Carter; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews including Braedon, Peydon and Gracie who he enjoyed so much.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday, November 11, 2010, from 7-9 pm at the Riverside Assembly of God Church and on Friday from 1to 2 pm at which time his funeral service will take place in church. Rev. Fred Francisco will preside and burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery. Memorial gifts benefiting the family may be made through the Riverside Assembly of God Church, Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY. 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
John graduated from Union Springs Central School and was a mason for Casler Masonry in Auburn. He was a member of the Riverside Assembly of God Church where he was serving as an Elder, the Youth Pastor and Drama Team Director. John was also involved with Speed the Light Ministry and was currently finishing the Berean Bible Course to become a pastor. John had the heart of a servant and it was his desire that the whole earth know Jesus as their savior.
Surviving besides his wife: His beloved mother, Jane Barner of Union Springs; a son Zachary Barner and a daughter Emily Barner both of Wellsville; 2 brothers, Bryon Barner of Sweetwater, TN. and Eric (Karen) Barner of Weedsport; 2 sisters, Gretchen (Daniel) Weir and Natasha (Harold) Dymock both of Union Springs; His mother in law, Catherine Quant; brothers in law, James (Linda) Quant and Thomas (Angela) Quant; sisters in law, Bonnie (Jack) Schettine, Kathy Brownell an Marilyn Quant Carter; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews including Braedon, Peydon and Gracie who he enjoyed so much.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday, November 11, 2010, from 7-9 pm at the Riverside Assembly of God Church and on Friday from 1to 2 pm at which time his funeral service will take place in church. Rev. Fred Francisco will preside and burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery. Memorial gifts benefiting the family may be made through the Riverside Assembly of God Church, Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY. 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.